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Acne is a pressing problem to millions of people around the world. Acne can differ in severity from person to person. Cystic acne is a severe type of acne. Acne not only causes physical pain but also mental trauma. In some cases of cystic acne there is pain, bleeding and foul smell. Treatment of cystic acne is a very difficult and intricate process as in many cases it leaves behind scars.
Scars are generally those marks which generally remain even after the healing of the disease. Cystic acne scar is one such stubborn and cumbersome one which totally disfigures your face. Although some cystic acne scars disappear over time some tend to become even worser. Scars are generally caused when you prick or squeeze the pimples without proper care and precaution. While if somebody in your family had scars you are quite prone to have them.
Interesting to note here is that acne scars are of varied types according to their sizes like ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars. Mild scars can be removed by topical medications but severe cases require advanced methods. We have also to see the type of scar one has as treatments for different scars are different.
A variety of treatments are available nowadays according to the type of scar you have. Some of these are laser treatments, injectable fillers or implants, steroids and surgery.
Cystic acne scars can be very embarrassing for people, as they have the tendency to remain lifelong. They can be avoided by proper care of our health and skin. We should regularly wash our face with warm water and use mild creams, also you should never squeeze a pimple as this is the main cause of scarring. Treat your doctor like a god, he is the only one who can help you.
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